Fort Bend County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fort Bend County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48157
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 861.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 885.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.526602
- Longitude
- -95.771015
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 779,602
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 558,514
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 600,867 | 77.1% |
| Hispanic | 178,735 | 22.9% |
| White | 248,303 | 31.8% |
| Black | 173,241 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 154,383 | 19.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 725 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 472 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4,978 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 441,007 | 79.0% |
| Hispanic | 117,507 | 21.0% |
| White | 189,968 | 34.0% |
| Black | 132,999 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 113,193 | 20.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,348 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 369 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,999 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 893,767
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $125,684
- Poverty Rate
- 7.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 67,161
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 300,429 | 33.6% |
| Black | 186,159 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 197,513 | 22.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 495,132
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 247,161 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 185,790 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 62,181 | 12.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 232,475 | 47.0% |
| Female | 261,827 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 185,662 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 92,638 | 18.7% |
| Black | 80,352 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 63,730 | 12.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 248,393
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 114,429 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 35,423 | 38.2% |
| Black | 40,305 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 25,927 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 113,568 | 48.9% |
| Female | 134,549 | 51.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 83,326 (14.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 291,844 (50.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 305,633
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $384,844
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,996
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 17.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.